Noticed that there has been a good influx of new users here on this board. As it is an excellent place to help one keep and maintain their ride, I would encourage all of you if you have not already done so, to sign up and become a lifer (not hardly expensive and VERY cost effective when you consider a dealer diagnosis now and then). The benefits of said membership allows one to post/see forsale items and also participate in the banter known as Patricks Playhouse. This board requires $$$ and it is always nice to have paying members to keep this resource alive.

Between the Buy/Sell section savings and the immediate problem diagnosis capabilities of the members here, I have saved hundreds of dollars. Not to mention the meetups and hookups on the road. It's great crew here.

Chipping in a few sheckels to keep the lights on is well worth it.

Freedom is dangerous. Those in power that steal freedom are more dangerous.

Hi everyone! I just wanted to write a note about new memberships. Some have asked how to become a member, so I thought I'd post this to inform people.

For donation and member information: http://www.r1150r.net/contact.html and then click on the donation button.Basically, its $25/yr or $60/lifer and you can send payment securely via Paypal (A Paypal account is not required).

Once you are a member you will be able to visit and post in the member-only sections (Buy/Sell, Member's only and Pat's sections).

Membership may sound expensive, but think of the money you've saved by browsing these pages and consider if a reference like this did not exist. We need a flow of money to pay for general board expenses/upkeep, Internet traffic (39 GIGs last month!), and ISP charges and server upgrades, so join today! [Insert soothing commercial music here! ]

Thanks for everyone's support over the years. This site wouldn't be here without you!

in 2002, I stared at the 1150r brochure for days on end....Then went to the local shop here in Iowa, but left with only a tshirt ...wasnt the right time.

Then Life got ahold of me a little...had some kids...work...you know the story. I've had a couple of yamahas, Last Bike was the fz1 (great bike but not comfortable for 2 up or giving my kids a ride) but all this time, I always dreamed of that 1150...

so I bought one yesterday! 2002...red... low miles... BMW cases...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. It was better than I imagined all those years ago.

I look forward to chatting on the boards with everyone, and learning(obsessing) as much as I can.